Feltner Funeral Home

CARBONDALE - June (Earl) Branson, 95, of Carbondale, Kansas passed away, Saturday, May 2, 2021 at the Brookside Manor in Overbrook. Graveside memorial services will be 1 P.M., Wednesday May 12, 2021 at the Carbondale Cemetery, Carbondale, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to Osage County Fire District #1 and sent in care to Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave, Lyndon, Kansas 66451. To leave the family a condolence please visit www.feltnerfuneralhome.com

Lyndon--Steven Brian Mounkes, 68, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, Kansas. Funeral services for Steve will be at 11:00am on Thursday, May 6 at the Feltner Funeral Chapel in Lyndon. Burial will follow in the Lyndon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Wednesday, May 5 at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions for Steve may be made to Ronald McDonald House, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Avenue, Lyndon, KS 66451. Online condolences for the family may be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.

Topeka--Marla Kay Tucker-Lavin, 58, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at her home in Topeka, Kansas. Memorial services for Marla will be at 11:00am on Saturday, May 1 at the Feltner Funeral Chapel in Lyndon. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the chapel. Inurnment will be in the Vassar Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of Marla may be made to the Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church or the Helping Hands Humane Society, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Avenue, Lyndon, KS. 66451. To leave the family a condolence please visit www.feltnerfuneralhome.com

LYNDON - Wayne Alan Dunn, 83, of Lyndon, Kansas was injured in a car accident on April 6, 2021. While still in ICU at Stormont Vail, with family at his side, he succumbed to his injuries on April 17, 2021. Graveside services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the Burlingame Cemetery in Burlingame, KS. Following the graveside, the family would like to invite all to the Schuyler Annex (which Wayne helped build). The family will receive friends from 5-7 P.M., Friday, April 23, 2021 at the Feltner Funeral Home in Lyndon, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and sent in care to Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, KS...

MELVERN - Dale E. "Sharky" Arb, 90, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at his home in Melvern, Kansas. He was born February 9, 1931 in Melvern, Kansas, the son of Earl E. and Mary (Elliot) Arb. Dale served in the United States Army from 1952-1955 during the Korean War. He was stationed in Alaska where he was a motor pool mechanic and was honorably discharged earning the rank of Sergeant. Dale worked as a crane operator for Santa Fe Railroad in Topeka, Kansas for over forty-two years and retired in 1997. Dale's true passion was being a farmer and stockman. He was also known for his legendary garden which he shared with many friends and family. On July 26, 1952, Dale was united in...

Ottawa--Martha Ann Knight, 83, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at her residence in Ottawa, Kansas. She was born on October 1, 1937, in Quenemo, Kansas, the daughter of Thomas and Myrtle (Cunning) Williams. Martha grew up in Quenemo and attended Quenemo Schools. On June 29, 1954, Martha was united in marriage to Donald Knight at the Courthouse in Ottawa. Martha retired from Jostens Yearbook Company in Topeka as a Group Leader in the Negative department in 1987. Upon retirement, her and Donnie moved to Pomona Lake until 2000, when she moved to Ottawa. Martha was active in the Eagles Auxiliary and the VFW in Ottawa. Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie on February...

Lyndon--Wayne Martin Walquist, 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Lyndon, Kansas surrounded by his family on Friday, March 19, 2021. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, March 23 at 10:30am at Feltner Funeral Chapel in Lyndon. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:30pm on Monday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne Walquist Memorial Fund (to support the Lyndon community), sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Avenue, Lyndon, KS. 66451. Online condolences for the family may be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.

Topeka--Azariah James Walthall, 30, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his home in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on December 26, 1990 in Joplin, Missouri, the son of Robert and Gayle Parsons Walthall. Azariah lived in Neosho, Missouri until age 6 and then moved with his family to Carbondale, Kansas. He had lived in Topeka for the last several years. Azariah graduated from Santa Fe Trail High School in 2009 and had worked at Target Distribution in Topeka as a manager. Azariah is survived by Krissy Terry and his daughter, Jocelyn Gayle Walthall of the home; his parents, Robert and Gayle Walthall of Scranton; his sister, Christal Wallace of Nampa, Idaho; his maternal grandparents,...

Osage City--Marilyn Renee Giesy, 81, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on July 1, 1939 in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Jules and Leea (Corley) Martin. Marilyn grew up in Burlington where she graduated from Burlington High School in 1957. She had lived in Osage City since 1968. Marilyn was a Homemaker and a member of the Osage City United Methodist Church. She had been involved in many organizations and groups throughout the years. On June 23, 1957, Marilyn was united in marriage to Jerry Giesy in Burlington, Kansas. To this union three children were born, Steve, Brian and Renee'. Marilyn was preceded in death by her...

Roy Albert Young, age 89, of Overbrook, KS, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday 16th of February of 2021. Funeral service will be 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the Feltner Funeral Home in Lyndon, KS. Burial will follow at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Williamsburg, KS. Roy will lie in state from 4-6:00 P.M. on Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Feltner Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6-8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions made to Gideon's, American Legion Post #317, or Donor's Choice c/o Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, KS 66451. Online condolences may be left at www.feltnerfuneralhome.com.

Topeka--Edward Junior Koepsel, 94, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on September 20, 1926 in Riley County, Kansas, the son of Henry and Anna (Theel) Koepsel. Ed had served in the Merchant Marines from 1944 to 1946. He then served in the U.S. Army for nine years as an aircraft mechanic and heavy equipment mechanic. He then served in the U.S. Air Force for eleven years as a jet engine mechanic until 1968. After retiring from the Air Force, he started work at Martin Tractor in Topeka as a specialized mechanic for twenty years until retiring in 1988. Ed was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church, American Legion Post #1 and was a...

CARBONDALE - Koreen Annette Rose, 62, of Carbondale, Kansas departed this life on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. Koreen was born August 2, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio the daughter of Joe A. Rose Sr. and Leila Lue (Amstutz) Rose. She graduated in 1976 from Maumee High School in Maumee, Ohio. Koreen was employed for over thirty years at the VA Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. Koreen enjoyed watching tennis, gardening, and taking care of her lawn. Koreen and Melissa's weekly shopping trips to Topeka were always fun and will be dearly missed. She took much joy in listening to classic rock music and specifically her favorite band, "Kansas". Most of all, she...

Scranton--Gerald "Cheese" Duane Marten, 83, of rural Scranton, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook, Kansas. Cheese was born in Wamego, Kansas on December 17, 1937, the son of Lester and Wyvonne Marten. He lived in rural Alma, Kansas during most of his early years where he graduated from high School. Cheese served as a Sergeant in the Army Reserves. He also attended K-State and competed in steer wrestling and calf roping as a National Intercollegiate Rodeo Member. K-State football was a favorite as well. Cheese was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Vassar, Kansas, which included a term serving as president. He worked for over...

Lyndon?Eldon W. Mounkes, 89, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook, Kansas. He was born on October 5, 1931 in Bushong, Kansas, the son of Elisha and Hattie (McKinley) Mounkes. Eldon graduated from Olivet High School in 1950 and served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955, and was involved in Operation Castle, the Hydrogen bomb test at Eniwetok. He had farmed with his father and then he farmed on his own. Eldon worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation until his retirement. He was a member of the Lyndon American Legion Post #125 and the Olivet United Methodist Church. On December 14, 1952, Eldon was married to his...

Vassar--Larry Bauerle, 80, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 in Topeka, Kansas. Larry's family will hold a memorial service on Saturday, January 23 at the Appanoose Baptist Church at 1:00pm. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00pm on Friday, January 22 at the Feltner Funeral Chapel in Lyndon. Inurnment will be in Vassar Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of Larry may be made to the Appanoose Baptist Church, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Avenue, Lyndon, KS. 66451. Full obituary and online condolences for the family may be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.

Melvern--Mary Ellen Arb, 85, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at her home in Melvern, Kansas. She was born on July 6, 1935 in Melvern, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert and Mary (Barbee) Criqui. Mary Ellen had lived most of her life in the Melvern community, where she graduated from Melvern High School in 1952. Mary Ellen worked for Bell Telephone as a payroll clerk until her retirement in 1997. She was a member of the Pioneers Club, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Melvern United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. On July 26, 1952, Mary Ellen was united in marriage to Dale Arb in Texas. To this union four children were born, Mike, Kenny, Linda and Bryon. Mary Ellen...

Osage City - Thomas 'Tom' Martin Lane, 81, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Osage Nursing Center in Osage City, Kansas. Tom was born on January 20, 1939 on his family farm near Osage City, the son of William and Alice (Martin) Lane, and stepfather John Black. Tom graduated from Osage City High School in 1956. He went on to serve in the U.S. Army, with a tour in Germany from 1959 to 1961 and returned for stateside duty until 1965. Upon returning home from his overseas tour, Tom took over the family farm operation in Osage City. On November 25, 1962, Tom and Linda Jane Smith of Burlingame were married. From this union three children were born: Audrey, John, and...

Scranton--Rosabelle "Petie" R. (Herr) Harris, 92, of Scranton, Kansas departed this life on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Aldersgate Village in Topeka, Kansas. Memorial graveside services for Petie will be 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Scranton Cemetery in Scranton. Memorial contributions may be made to Papan's Landing or Meals on Wheels, c/o Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, Kansas 66451. To leave the family a condolence, please visit www.feltnerfuneralhome.com

Arlene Loudell (Briggs) Peters, 94 of Topeka, Kansas departed this life on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Lexington Park Health & Rehab in Topeka, Kansas. She was born April 14, 1926 on the family farm north of Burlingame, Kansas the daughter of Alvin L. and Elma I. (Wells) Briggs. She grew up in Burlingame and graduated from Burlingame High School in 1943. On September 5, 1947 in Osage City, Arlene was united in marriage to Maurice Hayden Peters. To this union they shared a daughter, Joan Elaine. They shared over forty-six years of marriage before Maurice passed away on July 14, 1994. Arlene worked over ten years for the Kansas Power & Light in Topeka. She would spend most of her...

Quenemo--Richard Lee Browning, 86, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at his home near Pomona Lake. He was born on September 20, 1934 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of Carl and Virginia Walker Browning I. Richard had lived in Topeka for many years and had lived near Pomona Lake for the last 30 years. Richard had worked as a carpet installer and had worked in maintenance at Forbes Field in Topeka. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church at Vassar. On April 30, 1971, Richard was married to Marla (Schultz) Nix at the home of her parents. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Virginia; a daughter, Britta Whitaker; and a brother, Carl Browning II. Richard is...

Socorro Lim?n Pate, 76, of Overbrook, Kansas departed this life on Thursday, November 26, 2020 in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born June 17, 1944 the daughter of Jose Lim?n and Maria Del Refugio Flores. Socorro was quite the entrepreneur. She owned and operated four Mexican restaurants as well as an antique shop in Scranton, Kansas. Socorro was very driven and dedicated to her work, but her most precious work was being a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. In 1965, Socorro was united in marriage to Ed Pate in Belmont, Kansas. They shared over fifty-five years of marriage. To this union they shared two sons, Jay Ritchie and Patrick. She was preceded in death by her parents and...